Zohran Mamdani will be burdened with great expectations, New Yorkers say
With Zohran Mamdani now officially the mayor of New York City, New Yorkers in all five boroughs are filled with hopes and fears.
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With Zohran Mamdani now officially the mayor of New York City, New Yorkers in all five boroughs are filled with hopes and fears.
Mamdani will be sworn by state Attorney General Letitia James in at a private ceremony at the abandoned Old City Hall subway station. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
CBS News New York's Dave Carlin spoke to the young girl who started it all.
A mother is facing a murder charge in the death of her 1-year-old son in Jamaica, Queens, police sources said.
A Queens woman has been charged with murder in connection to her 1-year-old son's death, police sources said.
Police now believe the boy was covered in his mother's blood when he arrived at Jamaica Hospital in critical condition, but the cause of his death is still unknown. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
The have won state and national titles in a sport that is growing in schools nationwide. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.
Fire officials said the blaze broke out early Sunday morning on 57th Road in Maspeth. The cause is under investigation. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
It took firefighters about two hours to get the fire in Queens under control, officials said.
The family of a 29-year-old man fatally shot by police in Queens on Sunday is disputing the NYPD's account that he charged at officers with a box cutter.
Police said a 40-year-old man got into an argument with another man who stabbed him multiple times on the subway in Queens.
An argument between a father and his son turned deadly when the man's son allegedly charged at officers with a box cutter. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley reports.
A beloved priest at a parish in Queens is the new Bishop of Palm Beach, Florida. It's another surprise from Pope Leo, who is starting to put his stamp on the church in the United States. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello has more on this unexpected honor.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 50-60 mph wind gusts cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
A 12-year-old is in critical condition after being stabbed at a Brooklyn playground, and two other minors were stabbed in a separate incident in Queens. CBS News New York's Dan Rice and Naveen Dhaliwal report.
Queens residents who say a nearby asphalt plant has been stinking up their neighborhood are celebrating a temporary victory; that plant has now suspended operations. Neighbors tell CBS News New York's Elle McLogan their fight is not over, however.
It started at 4:48 a.m. when Port Authority police responded to a report of a crash on the southbound Van Wyck Expressway near the entrance to JFK. One of the drivers involved was an on-duty Customs and Border Protection officer. CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi reports.
A crash between two vehicles near the entrance of JFK Airport led to shots being fired, sources said. Traffic in the area suffered severe disruptions. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
The casinos clearing the last hurdle are Steve Cohen's Metropolitan Park in Queens, Bally's Bronx, and Resorts World New York City at Aqueduct Racetrack, also in Queens. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Green Asphalt's neighbors said the plant was stinking up the community with noxious fumes.
A Queens man who thought a tarot card reader put a curse on him has been sentenced in her 2022 murder.
District Attorney Melinda Katz said Thursday her office has charged 13 people for stealing more than $2.2 million in merchandise from more than 120 Home Depots. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
CBS News New York's Elle McLogan met with recipients who say the funding is helping make their dreams come true.
The proposed line could get riders from Jackson Heights, Queens to Sunset Park, Brooklyn in 32 minutes. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.
The escaped horse was spotted running on the JFK Expressway.
An argument about a person speaking loudly on the phone led to a deadly shooting on a Bronx bus, police sources said.
Nine of the nation's newest air traffic controllers just completed their training in Queens as part of a new program to fight the air traffic controller shortage.
Police say the victim, 17, was attacked by a fellow student following an argument at El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice.
O'Shae Sibley was killed at a Brooklyn gas station in 2023 following an argument. Dmitriy Popov, 20, was convicted of manslaughter as a hate crime and other charges.
A Nordic bar in Soho called KABIN is preparing to host Norway's loyal fans as they return to the tournament for the first time since 1998.
An argument about a person speaking loudly on the phone led to a deadly shooting on a Bronx bus, police sources said.
Nine of the nation's newest air traffic controllers just completed their training in Queens as part of a new program to fight the air traffic controller shortage.
A Nordic bar in Soho called KABIN is preparing to host Norway's loyal fans as they return to the tournament for the first time since 1998.
The NYPD took more than 20 people into custody after a Knicks watch party in the area of Bryant Park became violent.
The Knicks' 13-game win streak may be over, but fans still believe a championship title is on the horizon.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced the free tickets will go to certain groups, including National Guard members, pediatric hospital patients and healthcare workers, among others.
Rescue crews determined the woman fell down the chute and got stuck on a pile of backed-up trash at the Hackensack apartment building.
Tensions rose once again this weekend outside Delaney Hall in Newark after the mayor scaled back local law enforcement.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
Prosecutors on Long Island announced a crackdown on what they're calling serial shoplifting.
An 18-year-old pleaded guilty Thursday to murder and weapons charges in connection to a deadly shooting at a Long Island house party in 2025.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, who is from Long Island, returned to his home turf Friday to spread the word on what is right with the agency.
A Long Island jury found Steven Schwally guilty of 2nd degree murder for ramming his car into a Deer Park nail salon while drunk.
Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday.
"The people are there to see these two teams play," Bill Bradley said of President Trump's plan to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night.
Leaders of the Penn Station renovation unveiled a bold new design with a soaring Eighth Avenue entrance and bright concourses.
The Trump administration on Monday announced it is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 17 U.S. citizens accused of immigration fraud.
Brad Lander is endorsed by Mayor Mamdani and Rep. Dan Goldman is backed by Gov. Hochul in a race that's turned into one of New York's hottest of 2026.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
Madonna performed a surprise concert in Times Square weeks before the release of her "Confessions II" album.
Knicks superfan Spike Lee stopped by CBS Mornings to give his thoughts as the Knicks get set to play in the NBA Finals, and he offered his prediction, too.
The 25th edition of the film and media festival opens on Wednesday, showcasing more than 100 world premiere documentaries and narrative features, as well as short films, live music, podcasts and conversations with leading entertainment figures.
A Nordic bar in Soho called KABIN is preparing to host Norway's loyal fans as they return to the tournament for the first time since 1998.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced the free tickets will go to certain groups, including National Guard members, pediatric hospital patients and healthcare workers, among others.
The NYPD took more than 20 people into custody after a Knicks watch party in the area of Bryant Park became violent.
The Knicks' 13-game win streak may be over, but fans still believe a championship title is on the horizon.
Victor Wembanyama had 32 points, eight rebounds and six assists in his first NBA Finals win, carrying the Spurs to a 115-111 victory over the Knicks in Game 3 on Monday night.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
Residents and elected officials are urging the MTA to reopen the Long Island Rail Road's former Elmhurst station, arguing that the neighborhood has outgrown its current transit options.
Before there was a Brooklyn, there was a flagpole, and since the earliest days of our country, it stood as a symbol of freedom and self-determination.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
James Mercante had the best seat in the house when the Knicks last won the championship. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
It's another beautiful day with warm temperatures and sunshine but storms could come back to the Tri-State Area later this week. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Those tickets will go to certain groups, including the families of National Guard members currently deployed abroad, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, frontline healthcare workers, and pediatric hospital patients, among others. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The NYPD took more than 20 people into custody near a Knicks watch party in Bryant Park Monday night, and several officers were injured. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Inside Edition Digital Host, Sal Bono, talks with CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler about the new episode of New York Gritty detailing the targeted attacks plaguing New York City nightlife
